Hagan to hold Twitter town hall to discuss veterans' issues

Published: Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11:59 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, April 8, 2013 at 11:59 a.m.

U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will hold a Twitter town hall Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. to have a conversation with North Carolinians about key issues veterans face.

Hagan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, said she is proud to represent the most military-friendly state in the country, and she continues to seek new ways to listen to the concerns of veterans and military families.

Anyone following @SenatorHagan on Twitter can begin submitting questions about veterans' issues by including #AskKay with their tweet.

“I hope to engage as many North Carolinians as possible in a Twitter town hall discussion about veterans and military family issues,” said Hagan. “This will be both an opportunity to answer questions people have for me and a chance for me to hear firsthand about how we can improve circumstances for veterans, servicemembers and their families.”

Hagan has also added a new tool on the front page of her Senate website to help veterans access eBenefits. The badge links to the eBenefits site, which gives veterans quick access to information about their benefits and an easier way to apply for those benefits.

<p>U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan will hold a Twitter town hall Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. to have a conversation with North Carolinians about key issues veterans face. </p><p>Hagan, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, said she is proud to represent the most military-friendly state in the country, and she continues to seek new ways to listen to the concerns of veterans and military families. </p><p>Anyone following @SenatorHagan on Twitter can begin submitting questions about veterans' issues by including #AskKay with their tweet.</p><p>“I hope to engage as many North Carolinians as possible in a Twitter town hall discussion about veterans and military family issues,” said Hagan. “This will be both an opportunity to answer questions people have for me and a chance for me to hear firsthand about how we can improve circumstances for veterans, servicemembers and their families.”</p><p>Hagan has also added a new tool on the front page of her Senate website to help veterans access eBenefits. The badge links to the eBenefits site, which gives veterans quick access to information about their benefits and an easier way to apply for those benefits.</p>